I am a NZ REPS registered Amputee personal trainer. I am offering weekly FREE online live fitness sessions right here, and on Facebook live. I will incorporate fitness for beginners and for those with lower limb amputations. Mondays 12Pm (monthly) NZ time This is always simultaneously broadcast on my Facebook page and YouTube channel if you want to join me live.
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April: a month in pictures
I knew there was a good reason that I always take heaps of photos… because it reminds me of all the awesome things I have done and achieved! Here is a collection of pictures to represent April’s events.. with a few more triumphs than I had remembered when I recorded my last vlog! This was my seventh month as an amputee.
Continue reading “April: a month in pictures”#178 Seven months post amputation: achievement recap
Today marks seven months since my left leg below the knee amputation and here are the important additions to my list of achievements this month. Plus, I talk about the ‘head game’ challenge of dealing with an acquired disability.
Continue reading “#178 Seven months post amputation: achievement recap”#177 first time outside on a bike with a prosthetic leg!
Let’s be honest here. This is the biggest milestone moment in my whole journey so far. I made it blatantly clear that I wanted to be able to ride my bike again somehow. Now this wasn’t the racing bike, but this wee mountain bike (with all its modifications) will play an absolutely vital role and today was a MASSIVE day. Yes I was absolutely terrified – but I DID IT!
Continue reading “#177 first time outside on a bike with a prosthetic leg!”Why do babies make things look so easy?
This is a comment I made when I was in the bike shop today – I was talking about having to really learn how to walk again. The guy behind the counter made a comment that I have been thinking about ever since.
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